I haven't been clocking mine... I kind of just go with whatever I feel I need to get done that day. Sometimes that's 1 hour; sometimes it's 7. I don't think I've done 10 hours in one day outside of class yet... seems unnecessary...

My approach has been similar to Indigo's. Right now I don't know what, exactly, I'd "study" seeing as how I think most people are still figuring out what's important.

Most of my outside-of-class time commitment towards law school is spent simply doing the readings, looking for themes where I can, and checking that I'm not just glossing over passages, phrases or ideas that I really don't understand.

The rest of it is spent trying to figure out how what I know is going to present itself on the exam. Checking out past student's outlines in the SBA vault, looking for generalized practice exams (saving the ones released by the professors until closer to finals) and making an effort to actually keep up in the supplements before I do the reading has been the bulk of the "studying" that I do, if you can call it that.

Additionally, I place a pretty high value on not burning out, so I really try and make a point of doing things like going to the gym or going out and shooting (I'm a photographer) in the city. I learned the hard way from LSAT studying, of all things, just how pernicious burn out can be and how important it is to be able to attack material when you're fresh to get the best possible score.

Also, as hard as it is, I think it has really helped that I've realized that there is definitely a head game going on. Yes, there are people that are already working all hours to memorize every case detail they can. I wish I had their commitment. I don't. Dwelling on the fact that I don't isn't going to help me. Trying to keep up with them isn't going to help me. What is going to help me is doing what I need to do to prepare for the exam. Also, that looking good in class is nice -- but it's obviously not the most important thing to me.

thelong wrote:My approach has been similar to Indigo's. Right now I don't know what, exactly, I'd "study" seeing as how I think most people are still figuring out what's important.

Most of my outside-of-class time commitment towards law school is spent simply doing the readings, looking for themes where I can, and checking that I'm not just glossing over passages, phrases or ideas that I really don't understand.

The rest of it is spent trying to figure out how what I know is going to present itself on the exam. Checking out past student's outlines in the SBA vault, looking for generalized practice exams (saving the ones released by the professors until closer to finals) and making an effort to actually keep up in the supplements before I do the reading has been the bulk of the "studying" that I do, if you can call it that.

Additionally, I place a pretty high value on not burning out, so I really try and make a point of doing things like going to the gym or going out and shooting (I'm a photographer) in the city. I learned the hard way from LSAT studying, of all things, just how pernicious burn out can be and how important it is to be able to attack material when you're fresh to get the best possible score.

Also, as hard as it is, I think it has really helped that I've realized that there is definitely a head game going on. Yes, there are people that are already working all hours to memorize every case detail they can. I wish I had their commitment. I don't. Dwelling on the fact that I don't isn't going to help me. Trying to keep up with them isn't going to help me. What is going to help me is doing what I need to do to prepare for the exam. Also, that looking good in class is nice -- but it's obviously not the most important thing to me.

hahah I initially misunderstood this as looking attractive in class (wearing fancy things, not rolling out of bed and into the classroom). I too wish to look good in class jk jk I'm usually a mess by the time I make it downtown lol.

thelong wrote:My approach has been similar to Indigo's. Right now I don't know what, exactly, I'd "study" seeing as how I think most people are still figuring out what's important.

Most of my outside-of-class time commitment towards law school is spent simply doing the readings, looking for themes where I can, and checking that I'm not just glossing over passages, phrases or ideas that I really don't understand.

The rest of it is spent trying to figure out how what I know is going to present itself on the exam. Checking out past student's outlines in the SBA vault, looking for generalized practice exams (saving the ones released by the professors until closer to finals) and making an effort to actually keep up in the supplements before I do the reading has been the bulk of the "studying" that I do, if you can call it that.

Additionally, I place a pretty high value on not burning out, so I really try and make a point of doing things like going to the gym or going out and shooting (I'm a photographer) in the city. I learned the hard way from LSAT studying, of all things, just how pernicious burn out can be and how important it is to be able to attack material when you're fresh to get the best possible score.

Also, as hard as it is, I think it has really helped that I've realized that there is definitely a head game going on. Yes, there are people that are already working all hours to memorize every case detail they can. I wish I had their commitment. I don't. Dwelling on the fact that I don't isn't going to help me. Trying to keep up with them isn't going to help me. What is going to help me is doing what I need to do to prepare for the exam. Also, that looking good in class is nice -- but it's obviously not the most important thing to me.

hahah I initially misunderstood this as looking attractive in class (wearing fancy things, not rolling out of bed and into the classroom). I too wish to look good in class jk jk I'm usually a mess by the time I make it downtown lol.

Looking like a male model everyday is definitely the credited response.

thelong wrote:My approach has been similar to Indigo's. Right now I don't know what, exactly, I'd "study" seeing as how I think most people are still figuring out what's important.

Most of my outside-of-class time commitment towards law school is spent simply doing the readings, looking for themes where I can, and checking that I'm not just glossing over passages, phrases or ideas that I really don't understand.

The rest of it is spent trying to figure out how what I know is going to present itself on the exam. Checking out past student's outlines in the SBA vault, looking for generalized practice exams (saving the ones released by the professors until closer to finals) and making an effort to actually keep up in the supplements before I do the reading has been the bulk of the "studying" that I do, if you can call it that.

Additionally, I place a pretty high value on not burning out, so I really try and make a point of doing things like going to the gym or going out and shooting (I'm a photographer) in the city. I learned the hard way from LSAT studying, of all things, just how pernicious burn out can be and how important it is to be able to attack material when you're fresh to get the best possible score.

Also, as hard as it is, I think it has really helped that I've realized that there is definitely a head game going on. Yes, there are people that are already working all hours to memorize every case detail they can. I wish I had their commitment. I don't. Dwelling on the fact that I don't isn't going to help me. Trying to keep up with them isn't going to help me. What is going to help me is doing what I need to do to prepare for the exam. Also, that looking good in class is nice -- but it's obviously not the most important thing to me.

hahah I initially misunderstood this as looking attractive in class (wearing fancy things, not rolling out of bed and into the classroom). I too wish to look good in class jk jk I'm usually a mess by the time I make it downtown lol.

Looking like a male model everyday is definitely the credited response.

thelong wrote:My approach has been similar to Indigo's. Right now I don't know what, exactly, I'd "study" seeing as how I think most people are still figuring out what's important.

Most of my outside-of-class time commitment towards law school is spent simply doing the readings, looking for themes where I can, and checking that I'm not just glossing over passages, phrases or ideas that I really don't understand.

The rest of it is spent trying to figure out how what I know is going to present itself on the exam. Checking out past student's outlines in the SBA vault, looking for generalized practice exams (saving the ones released by the professors until closer to finals) and making an effort to actually keep up in the supplements before I do the reading has been the bulk of the "studying" that I do, if you can call it that.

Additionally, I place a pretty high value on not burning out, so I really try and make a point of doing things like going to the gym or going out and shooting (I'm a photographer) in the city. I learned the hard way from LSAT studying, of all things, just how pernicious burn out can be and how important it is to be able to attack material when you're fresh to get the best possible score.

Also, as hard as it is, I think it has really helped that I've realized that there is definitely a head game going on. Yes, there are people that are already working all hours to memorize every case detail they can. I wish I had their commitment. I don't. Dwelling on the fact that I don't isn't going to help me. Trying to keep up with them isn't going to help me. What is going to help me is doing what I need to do to prepare for the exam. Also, that looking good in class is nice -- but it's obviously not the most important thing to me.

This is helpful. Thanks! I'm still briefing cases - but feel like I'm spinning my wheels a bit. Too much for too little gain. Maybe I'm just lazy....

How far are people along in outlining for their classes? I'm finding that it is difficult to stay on top of it with all the Lawyering, etc, work we have. Curious if I'm just slow or if that's the norm. Thanks!

nutella123 wrote:How far are people along in outlining for their classes? I'm finding that it is difficult to stay on top of it with all the Lawyering, etc, work we have. Curious if I'm just slow or if that's the norm. Thanks!

Most people haven't really cracked into outlining. I've done a little in one class, and nothing in the other two.